California Burning! DVD Training Courseware

California Burning! DVD

From the time Prometheus first descended from the heavens, fire has been mankind's greatest friend. The source of almost all of our progress, it is also one of the most destructive forces in all of nature!

It's no wonder then that many people are fascinated by the power of fire - to create civilization and to destroy the fruits of our labor! In this day and age not only is fire itself a source of wonder - but many of us have realized the importance of our nation's great firefighters.

Now for the first time ever, we have assembled some of the most interesting vintage films ever collected - to document both fire and the bravest men and women in America who try to keep our lives from going up in smoke!

We use the power of DVD technology to bring these classic clips of fire and firemen into your home - on one amazing DVD!

If you are interested in fire or America's Bravest - you need to own California Burning today!

See Berkeley In Flames!

The most dramatic clip on this amazing DVD is a documentary showing the 1923 blaze that reduced most of Berkeley, California to ashes! You will not only watch in shock and awe as the fire races through the streets of the city - you will also beam with pride as you watch city residents come together to help rebuild their little corner of America!

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Firefighters - The Bravest People In America!

The other clips on this incredible DVD are devoted to firemen themselves in all of their glory! You will see exactly how firehouses in California in the late 1940s and early 1950s worked. What will amaze you is how closely the problems and challenges that faced these brave men more than 50 years ago mimic the challenges that firefighters still face today!

"The amazing moment on this DVD is when you see the people in Berkeley helping each other after that fire. Honestly, it brought home to me exactly how damaging fires can be. Still - watching the fires was very exciting and I was very impressed by the quality of the vintage film clips."
Richard Kerry, Toledo, Ohio

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This DVD Has Everything You Could Want
If You Are Fascinated By Fire, Firemen
Or Great Historical Documentaries!

This DVD is a classic example of real American history that would otherwise be lost if not for the power of DVD technology. These clips have been fully restored, saved in digital format and preserved for the benefit of history.

Here is a complete track by track breakdown of exactly what you will receive when you order California Burning! today!

Berkeley, California Fire Our opening clip includes is complete coverage of the 1923 citywide conflagration.You will see silent newsreel footage of the devastating 1923 fire that destroyed much of Berkeley, California. Footage of the fire is followed by scenes of the aftermath and cleanup efforts. Finally you see a few brief scenes of homeless fire victims cheerily making the best of it by cooking outdoors or playing a rescued piano. This is a great historical document! Producer: N/A Sponsor: N/A Year: 1923 Length: 00:05:40 Audio: Silent Color: BLACK & WHITE

Your Fire Department (Parts One And Two) Our next clip is a detailed treatment of the Los Angeles Fire Department, its equipment, personnel and activities. It includes excellent Kodachrome footage of firefighters at work, fires, nighttime neon signs, and fire prevention and safety activities. Although made 55 years ago, it discusses problems encountered by modern fire departments that still exist today! Producer: Los Angeles Fire Department Sponsor: Los Angeles Fire Department Year: 1949 Part One Length: 00:15:50 Part Two Length: 00:15:45 Audio: Mono Color: COLOR

Fire! Patty Learns What to Do This is a fire safety film filmed in and around the Chatsworth fire of 1947 in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, at a time when many parts of the Valley were still farming communities. The film takes the point of view of a child whose family farm is threatened by the fire. It begins with the fire captain coming to the school and teaching 5-6 year olds how to light matches and then lighting one after the other and throwing them on the grass to demonstrate how fast a fire can spread, Captain Clemens then lights a doll on fire and waves it in front of the students. One of the students throws himself on the ground rolling and yelling up a storm to show how to do a fire roll. Next up is Patty and the story of how her family's home avoided a big fire that engulfed many of their neighbors' homes. But luckily, Patty, and her family "knew what to do". Their homes were spared, but the barn burns to the ground and two of the animals burned to death! A pretty amazing film, this is a MUST SEE! Producer: Frith Films Sponsor: N/A Year: 1951 Length: 00:16:25 Audio: Mono Color: COLOR

Pathe News: Goodman Lumber Fire Our final clip is a newsreel featuring a conflagration at the famous San Francisco lumberyard. You get to see the flames reaching towards the sky! Producer: Warner Pathe News Sponsor: N/A Year: 1955 Length: 00:05:47 Audio: Mono Color: BLACK & WHITE

Running Time:
DVD One: 01:04:35

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Gayle Ambler, Rochester, WA

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California Burning!

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When you order California Burning you will be electrified by this incredible historic footage. There is no risk when you order. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. Order today and bask in American history!

General Packaging Description:
Our professionally produced DVDs are shipped in retail Amaray style DVD cases just like you would find in a store. These beautifully packaged DVDs make great gifts and are themselves works of art. While we offer some of the best prices anywhere, we have never sacrificed quality for price.

System requirements:
Computer: Pentium II, 300mhz, 64mb RAM, DVD-ROM, compatible video and sound card.
Player: NTSC compatible DVD player, standard TV.
Region: All players, irrespective of region

NOTE ON COMPATIBILITY: While our DVDs are designed for optimal playback for all home DVD players, it is possible that some older systems will have trouble playing our DVDs. Although rare, it is worth mentioning. If this occurs you will receive a full refund.

Given that some of these videos are extremely old and their original audio quality is not very good, we have tried to improve it to the best possible quality. However, due to their inherent quality problems, you might still have a few instances where the audio is of a slightly lower volume.